Author Topic: Carcassonne - new Edition - Is that true? (Read 134840 times)

Carcking · « **Reply #240 on:** December 09, 2014, 11:19:54 AM »

Quote from: aenima on December 09, 2014, 08:07:32 AM

Today I opened the box of the new edition... I have to admit that the new design is much more beautiful in live then in photo!
the only problem is the green abbot... is lame!

That's the one that would be fought over in my group. (rare factory defect - uber valuable)

Gerry · « **Reply #241 on:** December 09, 2014, 12:37:57 PM »

Quote from: aenima on December 09, 2014, 08:07:32 AM

Today I opened the box of the new edition... I have to admit that the new design is much more beautiful in live then in photo!
the only problem is the green abbot... is lame!

Actually he is not lame - he is running -fleeing the Cathars, Besiegers or heretics or grumpy forum members .

jungleboy · « **Reply #242 on:** December 09, 2014, 01:16:41 PM »

It's because he has to bend over too much to take care of his garden. He wishes he could go over to the old artwork where there are no gardens and he could just hang out in his cloister

Gerry · « **Reply #243 on:** December 09, 2014, 02:31:58 PM »

Cloister

? NO NO NO -- it is now called a Monastery and a thief is now called a highwayman. Having just read the new edition instructions I am beginning to think the artwork not so bad. Followers are now called meeples so what does that make a pig or a builder? ( a follower was, up until now, a subset of meeple - all followers are meeples but not all meeples are followers ).

I suppose the introduction of French into the documentation was to add (as Austin Powers once said) “A certain I don't know what” ambience to the rules.

Safari · « **Reply #244 on:** December 10, 2014, 04:48:55 PM »

Highwayman?! You are kidding, aren't you?!
I have to wonder what is worse: the design or the rules.

Carcking · « **Reply #245 on:** December 10, 2014, 05:27:36 PM »

Quote from: Safari on December 10, 2014, 04:48:55 PM

Highwayman?! You are kidding, aren't you?!
I have to wonder what is worse: the design or the rules.

I would say they are fully complimentary. It's Carcassonne dumbed down. $:-\$

Paul · « **Reply #246 on:** December 11, 2014, 12:05:57 AM »

So many pekkish. I'm glad Carcassonne v2 does not affect me.

I saw the new version in a local store last Saturday. Nothing fancy and certainly not my cup of tea.

But I also do not care much for compatibility graphics wise either, nor the rule changes. There are far more important things in life than to go on bickering about the new version. I get it, it's a dismay. Yet still, many of you guys bought it anyway.

Just saying.

Gerry · « **Reply #247 on:** December 11, 2014, 02:23:37 AM »

Quote from: Yellow on December 11, 2014, 12:05:57 AM

There are far more important things in life than to go on bickering about the new version. I get it, it's a dismay. Yet still, many of you guys bought it anyway.

Just saying.

Yes but it is so much fun to gossip and complain. Certainly more diverting than discussing reprints of cloisters as German monasteries, Belgian Monasteries, Vulcan Monasteries etc. As someone who has, among many ailments, an issue with high blood pressure I can assure you that Carcassonne 2 has in no way caused me any stress.

Safari · « **Reply #248 on:** December 11, 2014, 05:02:02 AM »

Still, there is one thing I have to mention: Last weekend we included the Spiel14 tile in our Carcassonne game, and you don't really notice the difference in artwork. The different colours of the meadow is far worse.

jungleboy · « **Reply #249 on:** December 11, 2014, 05:46:10 AM »

Today I came across Carcassonne 2 in a department store, so I held it in my hands ... and didn't buy it. #vomitpizza

danisthirty · « **Reply #250 on:** December 11, 2014, 05:53:28 AM »

That looks like the hand of a Carcassonne player...

Paul · « **Reply #251 on:** December 11, 2014, 05:53:52 AM »

LOL!

I can't win can I?

O ye of little appreciations....

It's hard to be on your side, something I was at first when I saw the Carcasonne v2. But now, I am switching side. I hope they discontinue Carcassonne altogether and find a new fanbase and release an identical game called Landscape Evolution.

danisthirty · « **Reply #252 on:** December 11, 2014, 06:04:10 AM »

It's not really about sides. I have my own opinions towards this version of the game, which I've already discussed, but I wouldn't deny others the opportunity to speak up for or against it (regardless of how long it's been going on for).

I own the new version of the game and I quite like it for simple, base-game only games with my wife or whoever in the same way as we play Winter Edition. I still enjoy reading other people's thoughts and criticisms though.

Chillax dude!

Gerry · « **Reply #253 on:** December 11, 2014, 06:07:31 AM »

The one main regret I have is, that it came so late to this game. It would have been nice to be a fan while HiG were bringing out exciting large expansions like Traders and Inns and you had something to look forward to. Anticipation is always nice.

danisthirty · « **Reply #254 on:** December 11, 2014, 06:12:46 AM »

Quote from: Gerry on December 11, 2014, 06:07:31 AM

The one main regret I have is, that it came so late to this game. It would have been nice to be a fan while HiG were bringing out exciting large expansions like Traders and Inns and you had something to look forward to. Anticipation is always nice.

Call it blind optimism if you like, but I'm hopeful that there are plenty such times ahead of us. Sheep & Hills was received pretty well quite recently after all.